Hypnobirthing Doulas in Austin, TX

Howdy! I’m so glad you’re here! Birth and postpartum are some of the most vulnerable times in someone’s life and if we work together I’m likely going to see you naked to some degree, so it’s only fair you know about me too! I grew up in the Dallas area and have been in Austin since 2014. I came for college and south Austin has always been my home. I was a nanny for a family while I was working on my undergraduate degree in social work with minors in psychology and women & gender studies - they introduced me to what a doula was. I am one of the lucky people on this planet who has truly found their calling and can honestly say they love their job. I’m also a Licensed Social Worker in both Texas and Colorado and focused my studies in graduate school on perinatal mental health and mood disorders and the mind-body connection of somatic therapy. I believe the birth of a child, and rebirth of humans in the transition to becoming a parent, are sacred and beautiful experiences. Knowing birth is strenuous on the physical body as well as requiring an immense amount of mental strength, I bring in knowledge from regulating your central nervous system while still focusing on mind-body-soul-connection. Having a strong support to provide knowledge, hold space, and honor the process is key, and what I love most about birthwork. I am also passionate about the postpartum period to help families navigate the transitions of a new parental identity, preparing parent’s relationship for changes, caring for themselves, and setting up realistic expectations for what the future will bring. I come into the birthing space with no judgment, and am fully present for whatever decisions you make during this process. You can catch me around Austin climbing rocks, crocheting at Barton Springs, reading at West China Tea Company, and traveling with my partner, Haley, and our 2 dogs, Norman and Elio. I look forward to working in community with you!

As a life coach and doula, my care philosophy is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and holistic support. I offer personalized support to help you navigate life’s transitions, from personal growth to motherhood. My approach combines experience in coaching and doula care to meet each client where they are. My goal is to guide you with empathy through each transformative phase of life. + I am a Kaiser Permanente and Medi-Cal provider; I accept payment through both insurances.

Hi! I'm Melissa, owner of Nest and Nurture ATX. I've worked as a birth & postpartum doula and childbirth educator since 2017. The core of my support is personalized care, advocacy, and compassionate guidance from pregnancy through postpartum. I believe in honoring each individual's unique birth preferences and fostering confidence and informed decision-making. It would be an honor to support you!